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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Yemen called Friday for the urgent deployment of U.N. monitors to observe the implementation of a cease-fire in the strategic port city of Hodeida and the withdrawal of rival forces — a potential breakthrough in Yemen's four-year civil war.

Yemen’s Bloody War Could Get A Lot Worse (HBO)

published:16 Aug 2018

Yemen’s Bloody War Could Get A Lot Worse (HBO)

Yemen’s Bloody War Could Get A Lot Worse (HBO)

published:16 Aug 2018

views:222885

At least 450 Yemenis have been killed in the first nine days of August, making it one of the bloodiest periods since the war broke out three and a half years ago. And it could get a lot worse.
An international coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and backed by the United States, is preparing to retake the strategic port city of Hodeidah. The operation could prove disastrous for Yemen’s most vulnerable: Seventy percent of all of Yemen’s goods enter into the country through Hodeidah, so a protracted battle could quickly turn into a humanitarian disaster, which prevents millions of people from receiving food and aid.
The UN is desperately trying to stop this attack and restart failed peace talks in the process. Its Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths, is hoping to bring all sides together in Geneva on September 6.
Yet, government troops continue to advance towards the city.
“It’s going to be a fierce battle,” 23 year-old fighter Saeed, told VICE News. “The Houthis have big military capabilities — but we are advancing towards Hodeidah.”
VICE News embedded with Yemeni troops as they prepared to retake a crucial Houthi supply route, just 90 minutes from the city. But even a seemingly straightforward operation like this one descended into chaos. It wasn’t long into the advance that Saeed and several men found themselves cut off from their convoy, trapped by Houthi sniper fire. They were forced to run for cover before eventually making their escape.
“They must’ve known about our attack,” he says, as mortar fire rages around us.
A battle in Hodeida...

Yemen’s Bloody War Could Get A Lot Worse (HBO)

published:16 Aug 2018

views:222885

At least 450 Yemenis have been killed in the first nine days of August, making it one of the bloodiest periods since the war broke out three and a half years ago. And it could get a lot worse.
An international coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and backed by the United States, is preparing to retake the strategic port city of Hodeidah. The operation could prove disastrous for Yemen’s most vulnerable: Seventy percent of all of Yemen’s goods enter into the country through Hodeidah, so a protracted battle could quickly turn into a humanitarian disaster, which prevents millions of people from receiving food and aid.
The UN is desperately trying to stop this attack and restart failed peace talks in the process. Its Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths, is hoping to bring all sides together in Geneva on September 6.
Yet, government troops continue to advance towards the city.
“It’s going to be a fierce battle,” 23 year-old fighter Saeed, told VICE News. “The Houthis have big military capabilities — but we are advancing towards Hodeidah.”
VICE News embedded with Yemeni troops as they prepared to retake a crucial Houthi supply route, just 90 minutes from the city. But even a seemingly straightforward operation like this one descended into chaos. It wasn’t long into the advance that Saeed and several men found themselves cut off from their convoy, trapped by Houthi sniper fire. They were forced to run for cover before eventually making their escape.
“They must’ve known about our attack,” he says, as mortar fire rages around us.
A battle in Hodeida...

Yemen's complicated war explained

published:10 Aug 2018

Yemen's complicated war explained

Yemen's complicated war explained

published:10 Aug 2018

views:78724

Yemen has been battling a bloody war for the last 3 years, and still there is no end in sight. The UN\'s most recent figures said that by 2017 at least 10,000 Yemenis had been killed, even as the bitter conflict continues....

Yemen's complicated war explained

published:10 Aug 2018

views:78724

Yemen has been battling a bloody war for the last 3 years, and still there is no end in sight. The UN\'s most recent figures said that by 2017 at least 10,000 Yemenis had been killed, even as the bitter conflict continues....

Yemen and the global arms trade | DW Documentary (Arms documentary)

published:04 Dec 2018

Yemen and the global arms trade | DW Documentary (Arms documentary)

Yemen and the global arms trade | DW Documentary (Arms documentary)

published:04 Dec 2018

views:210062

Weapons manufactured in the West and exported to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ended up in the hands of Yemeni militia.
This is directly in contravention of international law and arms trade treaties. A documentary by the independent journalist network Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) reveals the shocking details. Egyptian journalist Mohamed Aboelgheit spent a year tracing and documenting the origin of weapons that have ended up in the hands of armed groups fighting in Yemen’s civil war. The countries of origin include Germany, the US, the UK, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Serbia, Bulgaria and others. Yet according to international treaties, these arms should never have reached Yemeni militia groups. Aboelgheit created social media accounts using false Yemeni names to get access to the informal trading networks and groups. In some cases the sellers were at pains to emphasize that the weapons were brand new and had never been fired. The documentary airs weighty evidence to show that Gulf states have been passing arms sold to their military on to other parties in Yemen - for political reasons. This is clearly in breach of \"end user” certification laws intended to ensure that exported arms are not passed on to third parties.
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DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch high-class documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and...

Yemen and the global arms trade | DW Documentary (Arms documentary)

published:04 Dec 2018

views:210062

Weapons manufactured in the West and exported to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ended up in the hands of Yemeni militia.
This is directly in contravention of international law and arms trade treaties. A documentary by the independent journalist network Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) reveals the shocking details. Egyptian journalist Mohamed Aboelgheit spent a year tracing and documenting the origin of weapons that have ended up in the hands of armed groups fighting in Yemen’s civil war. The countries of origin include Germany, the US, the UK, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Serbia, Bulgaria and others. Yet according to international treaties, these arms should never have reached Yemeni militia groups. Aboelgheit created social media accounts using false Yemeni names to get access to the informal trading networks and groups. In some cases the sellers were at pains to emphasize that the weapons were brand new and had never been fired. The documentary airs weighty evidence to show that Gulf states have been passing arms sold to their military on to other parties in Yemen - for political reasons. This is clearly in breach of \"end user” certification laws intended to ensure that exported arms are not passed on to third parties.
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DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch high-class documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and...

The War in Yemen Explained

published:30 Nov 2018

The War in Yemen Explained

The War in Yemen Explained

published:30 Nov 2018

views:11982

Yemen is being called one of the worst places in the world to be a kid right now. It\'s in the Middle East, just across from Africa, and there\'s a big civil war going on there. You might not have heard that much about it, but 11 million kids are affected.
There\'s something the kids of Yemen say they want more than anything else, and that\'s peace.
Around 11 million Yemenis - that\'s nearly half the population - are under 18 and all of them are stuck in the middle of a civil war.
It began back in 2015. The people of Yemen had been struggling with poverty for a long time before then, but in that year a group called the Houthis overthrew the country\'s leader and it grew into an even bigger fight mostly because of Yemen\'s neighbours.
The Houthis practice a type of Islam that\'s also practiced by a lot of people in Iran. While Saudi Arabia practices a different type. Saudi Arabia\'s leaders were worried the Houthis were being supported by Iran. So, they sent in soldiers to fight them and the violence has continued ever since.
One of the areas most affected is the port city of Hodediah. It\'s where 90 per cent of Yemen\'s food, water and medicine comes in and, without that important stuff, Yemenis are now struggling not just with war, but with famine and serious illnesses and many are dying every day.
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For the past 50 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news, while providing background information that isn...

The War in Yemen Explained

published:30 Nov 2018

views:11982

Yemen is being called one of the worst places in the world to be a kid right now. It\'s in the Middle East, just across from Africa, and there\'s a big civil war going on there. You might not have heard that much about it, but 11 million kids are affected.
There\'s something the kids of Yemen say they want more than anything else, and that\'s peace.
Around 11 million Yemenis - that\'s nearly half the population - are under 18 and all of them are stuck in the middle of a civil war.
It began back in 2015. The people of Yemen had been struggling with poverty for a long time before then, but in that year a group called the Houthis overthrew the country\'s leader and it grew into an even bigger fight mostly because of Yemen\'s neighbours.
The Houthis practice a type of Islam that\'s also practiced by a lot of people in Iran. While Saudi Arabia practices a different type. Saudi Arabia\'s leaders were worried the Houthis were being supported by Iran. So, they sent in soldiers to fight them and the violence has continued ever since.
One of the areas most affected is the port city of Hodediah. It\'s where 90 per cent of Yemen\'s food, water and medicine comes in and, without that important stuff, Yemenis are now struggling not just with war, but with famine and serious illnesses and many are dying every day.
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For the past 50 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news, while providing background information that isn...

Rare glimpse into Yemen's bloody war

published:14 Dec 2018

Rare glimpse into Yemen's bloody war

Rare glimpse into Yemen's bloody war

published:14 Dec 2018

views:18365

Footage captured by the Houthi rebel-backed Ansarallah Media Center and obtained by CNN, provides a rare glimpse into the bloody battle for Hodeidah, a strategic port city that is at the epicenter of Yemen\'s civil war. CNN\'s Nima Elbagir reports.
Read More here: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/13/middleeast/yemen-hodeidah-hospital-intl/index.html
#Yemen #CNN #News...

Rare glimpse into Yemen's bloody war

published:14 Dec 2018

views:18365

Footage captured by the Houthi rebel-backed Ansarallah Media Center and obtained by CNN, provides a rare glimpse into the bloody battle for Hodeidah, a strategic port city that is at the epicenter of Yemen\'s civil war. CNN\'s Nima Elbagir reports.
Read More here: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/13/middleeast/yemen-hodeidah-hospital-intl/index.html
#Yemen #CNN #News...

2018 Houthi militants defeat Saudi Arabian forces in western Yemen

2018 Houthi militants defeat Saudi Arabian forces in western Yemen

The war in Yemen explained: Planet America

published:28 Mar 2017

The war in Yemen explained: Planet America

The war in Yemen explained: Planet America

published:28 Mar 2017

views:209615

The war in Yemen just marked its second anniversary. \"What war\" you ask? Here\'s Planet America\'s Chas Licciardello to explain how the war is causing one Yemeni child to die of malnutrition every 10 minutes, and what America\'s role in the conflict is....

The war in Yemen explained: Planet America

published:28 Mar 2017

views:209615

The war in Yemen just marked its second anniversary. \"What war\" you ask? Here\'s Planet America\'s Chas Licciardello to explain how the war is causing one Yemeni child to die of malnutrition every 10 minutes, and what America\'s role in the conflict is....

The beautiful Yemen

published:23 Feb 2009

The beautiful Yemen

The beautiful Yemen

published:23 Feb 2009

views:316077

The Yemenis consider themselves the \"original\" Arabs from whom all the other Arabs are descended. Indeed according to ancient scriptures,Quran and some suggestive statements in the Talmud there is evidence of this.
In ancient Yemen, named by the ancient Romans \"Arabia Felix\" ;Happy Arabia, there were 6 principal kingdoms: the Sabaean, Awsanian, Minaean, Qatabanian, Hadhramawtian, Himyarite. Sabaean was the oldest and one of the most powerful. Saba in Hebrew is \"Sheba\". Thus the fabled Queen of Sheba came from Sabaean kingdom. Queens in Arabia were common, and both the Bible and Quran refer to the Queen of Sheba whose real name was Bilquis!
Sana\'a, the capital, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Throughout in Yemen, Stone Age people left evidence of their occupation from 400,000BC (Discovered in Tahama on the Red sea of Yemen). Bronze Age people from 2000BC had developed many agricultural settlements throughout the area. Foremost of these was Marib where a huge dam was built to irrigate the terraced fields found here. The Marib Dam is considered the greatest technical structure of antiquity. You may see some of the ruins of this structure which collapsed around 600AD and which is nearby to a new dam serving the same purpose today.
Among Yemens natural and cultural attractions are four World Heritage sites:
1.The Old Walled City of Shibam in Wadi Hadhramaut, inscribed by UNESCO in 1982, is nicknamed \"Manhattan of the Desert\", because of its \"skyscrapers\". Surrounded by a fortified wall, the city is one of the oldest and examples of urban planni...

The beautiful Yemen

published:23 Feb 2009

views:316077

The Yemenis consider themselves the \"original\" Arabs from whom all the other Arabs are descended. Indeed according to ancient scriptures,Quran and some suggestive statements in the Talmud there is evidence of this.
In ancient Yemen, named by the ancient Romans \"Arabia Felix\" ;Happy Arabia, there were 6 principal kingdoms: the Sabaean, Awsanian, Minaean, Qatabanian, Hadhramawtian, Himyarite. Sabaean was the oldest and one of the most powerful. Saba in Hebrew is \"Sheba\". Thus the fabled Queen of Sheba came from Sabaean kingdom. Queens in Arabia were common, and both the Bible and Quran refer to the Queen of Sheba whose real name was Bilquis!
Sana\'a, the capital, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Throughout in Yemen, Stone Age people left evidence of their occupation from 400,000BC (Discovered in Tahama on the Red sea of Yemen). Bronze Age people from 2000BC had developed many agricultural settlements throughout the area. Foremost of these was Marib where a huge dam was built to irrigate the terraced fields found here. The Marib Dam is considered the greatest technical structure of antiquity. You may see some of the ruins of this structure which collapsed around 600AD and which is nearby to a new dam serving the same purpose today.
Among Yemens natural and cultural attractions are four World Heritage sites:
1.The Old Walled City of Shibam in Wadi Hadhramaut, inscribed by UNESCO in 1982, is nicknamed \"Manhattan of the Desert\", because of its \"skyscrapers\". Surrounded by a fortified wall, the city is one of the oldest and examples of urban planni...

Yemen - kids and the war | DW Documentary

published:20 Jul 2018

Yemen - kids and the war | DW Documentary

Yemen - kids and the war | DW Documentary

published:20 Jul 2018

views:16805

Since 2015 Yemen has been in the grip of a bloody conflict as Saudi Arabia leads a coalition against Houthi rebels in the country.
Millions of people in Yemen have been displaced and are facing starvation. Few images are emerging from the war-torn land. Yemeni filmmaker Khadija Al-Salami entrusted her camera to three children. In this documentary, the kids tell about the horrors of war in their own words. Ahmed is 11 years old, Rima is eight and Youssef is nine. They live in Yemen, a country that is experiencing one of today’s most brutal wars and a humanitarian catastrophe. And yet most of the world community seems to be unaware of it. With a camera loaned to them by the Yemeni filmmaker Khadija Al-Salami, the three children film their everyday lives under the daily Saudi airstrikes. They record the testimonies of wounded children in hospitals and children who have lost their parents in the bombardments. Full of childish innocence, they also interview adults: a painter, a rapper and a model who was elected \'Miss War\' on social media, and ask them to send a message to the only institution they believe can stop the war - the European Union. The film shows no images of violence, which makes the narrative seen through the eyes of the three kids all the more powerful. It is a story of incredible and unswerving hope: the hope that the EU will manage to put an end to the conflict.
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DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch high-class documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to dist...

Yemen - kids and the war | DW Documentary

published:20 Jul 2018

views:16805

Since 2015 Yemen has been in the grip of a bloody conflict as Saudi Arabia leads a coalition against Houthi rebels in the country.
Millions of people in Yemen have been displaced and are facing starvation. Few images are emerging from the war-torn land. Yemeni filmmaker Khadija Al-Salami entrusted her camera to three children. In this documentary, the kids tell about the horrors of war in their own words. Ahmed is 11 years old, Rima is eight and Youssef is nine. They live in Yemen, a country that is experiencing one of today’s most brutal wars and a humanitarian catastrophe. And yet most of the world community seems to be unaware of it. With a camera loaned to them by the Yemeni filmmaker Khadija Al-Salami, the three children film their everyday lives under the daily Saudi airstrikes. They record the testimonies of wounded children in hospitals and children who have lost their parents in the bombardments. Full of childish innocence, they also interview adults: a painter, a rapper and a model who was elected \'Miss War\' on social media, and ask them to send a message to the only institution they believe can stop the war - the European Union. The film shows no images of violence, which makes the narrative seen through the eyes of the three kids all the more powerful. It is a story of incredible and unswerving hope: the hope that the EU will manage to put an end to the conflict.
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DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch high-class documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to dist...

At least 450 Yemenis have been killed in the first nine days of August, making it one of the bloodiest periods since the war broke out three and a half years ago. And it could get a lot worse.
An international coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and backed by the United Sta

Yemen has been battling a bloody war for the last 3 years, and still there is no end in sight. The UN\'s most recent figures said that by 2017 at least 10,000 Yemenis had been killed, even as the bitter conflict continues.

Weapons manufactured in the West and exported to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ended up in the hands of Yemeni militia.
This is directly in contravention of international law and arms trade treaties. A documentary by the independent journalist network Arab Reporters for Investigati

Yemen is being called one of the worst places in the world to be a kid right now. It\'s in the Middle East, just across from Africa, and there\'s a big civil war going on there. You might not have heard that much about it, but 11 million kids are affected.
There\'s something the kids of Yemen say they

Footage captured by the Houthi rebel-backed Ansarallah Media Center and obtained by CNN, provides a rare glimpse into the bloody battle for Hodeidah, a strategic port city that is at the epicenter of Yemen\'s civil war. CNN\'s Nima Elbagir reports.
Read More here: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/13/middl

The war in Yemen just marked its second anniversary. \"What war\" you ask? Here\'s Planet America\'s Chas Licciardello to explain how the war is causing one Yemeni child to die of malnutrition every 10 minutes, and what America\'s role in the conflict is.

The Yemenis consider themselves the \"original\" Arabs from whom all the other Arabs are descended. Indeed according to ancient scriptures,Quran and some suggestive statements in the Talmud there is evidence of this.
In ancient Yemen, named by the ancient Romans \"Arabia Felix\" ;Happy Arabia, there

Since 2015 Yemen has been in the grip of a bloody conflict as Saudi Arabia leads a coalition against Houthi rebels in the country.
Millions of people in Yemen have been displaced and are facing starvation. Few images are emerging from the war-torn land. Yemeni filmmaker Khadija Al-Salami entrusted